Epiphone 1984 Explorer Limited Edition Custom ShopThe futurist 1984 Explorer™ EX is “1984” come to life with a classic form that stands out on stage. Originally introduced in 1958, the Explorer’s radical and futuristic body shape has since been adopted as the instrument of choice for hard rock and metal players. With a sleek new update of the classic design combined with high output EMG pickups, the “1984” is a whole new Explorer.Premium Electronics
The 1984 EX’s big brother tone comes from an active EMG-85 neck pickup and an active EMG-81 bridge pickup. The EMG-85 uses two Alnico magnet-loaded coils with a wide aperture for a beefy low end and a fat top end. The EMG-81 pickup is designed especially for lead guitar and excels at high volume overdrive. Distortion during lead passages is consistent with long sustain and smooth breakup fades. The active EMG pickups excel at pushing any amp into overdrive. The EMG-81 features ceramic magnets and close aperture coils for a ringing sustain and high end cut. Combining the neck and bridge pickups makes for a head-ringing combo that will cut through any stage volume. A hinged compartment on the back makes changing the active pickup’s 9-volt battery easy. The pickup selector is an Epiphone all-metal three-way toggle switch.Condition Notes:
This is a never owned, professionally refurbished instrument. These guitars are acquired from the manufacturer by the largest factory authorized refurbishing center in the country. Here they are fully inspected by a certified technician, and any necessary adjustments or repairs are made. Most are simply given a professional set up and tuning. The guitars are sent there for many reasons, including minor cosmetic flaws and/or minor repairs.All of our guitars come with a new standard factory setup. These guitars are the next best thing to buying new without paying full price! The word "used" is often stamped in small letters on the back of the headstock and a new serial number is given to the instrument to prevent false warranty claims. This guitar was rated NVR (No visible repairs), which means no issues were found and no repairs were necessary. Only a professional set up was performed.Features:
Body:  Mahogany
Neck:  Mahogany
Neck Shape:  SlimTaper™ “D” Profile
Scale:  24.75”
Fingerboard:  Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius:  12”
Nut width:  1.68”
Neck Pickup:  Active EMG-85
Bridge Pickup:  Active EMG-81
Controls:  1-Master Volume, 1-Master Tone, 1-Bridge Volume
Battery:   9-volt, hinged compartment in back
Pickup Selector:  Epiphone all-metal 3-way toggle switch
Bridge:  LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece:   StopBar
Hardware:  Black
Machine Heads:   Grover® with small metal buttons